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2025-2026学年度第二学期高一年级期中考试英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Three Apps to Learn French for Kids and Teens
Are you trying to get your child or your teenager to learn French Using French Apps might be one of the best ways to introduce your kids to the French language. Every kid loves messing around with all sorts of buttons and electronic devices.
Study Cat
Made for kids between the ages of 6 and 8, Study Cat is an app that helps children learn French. With bright colors and big buttons, kids can practice their pronunciation, reading and grammar. In the games, French is spoken at a proper speed. There is a free 7-day trial where you can decide if your child benefits from the app.
Boukili
Boukili is an app for children over the age of 4. This app is entirely free and consists of various illustrated children’s books. There are also over 120 games. One of the best aspects of this app is that it allows parents to track their children’s reading progress. If you struggle to get your child to want to read books in paper format, this app may just be your solution.
Mondly Kids
Mondly Kids is a fairly well-known language learning app and thankfully there is a version for kids. Mondly Kids is fun, including cartoons. The lessons are 10 minutes long so your child hopefully won’t lose their concentration. The app also includes daily review sessions which help your children to memorize vocabulary a bit more easily.
21. What’s the purpose of the 7-day trial of Study Cat
A．To test the app’s functions.
B．To attract children’s interest.
C．To ensure a reasonable decision.
D．To guarantee the learning effects.
22. What might be an edge of Boukili
A．It restricts game time.
B．It sets parental controls.
C．It offers kids rewards.
D．It reads physical books.
23. What do the three apps have in common
A．They promote fun learning.
B．They have a review mode.
C．They record learning progress.
D．They provide an adult version.
B
For former Chinese women’s soccer player Zhao Lina, her story began not under stadium lights but in the dusty schoolyard of Jinshajiang Road Primary School in Shanghai’s Putuo District.
Now 33, she still remembers joining the school soccer team in first grade — the tallest among all her teammates. The coach lined everyone up by height, and Zhao stood at the end of the line. Impressed by her height, the coach decided she should be a goalkeeper. But she never imagined one day she would step onto the international stage.
In the beginning, her only fan was her father. A decade later, she stood on the world stage at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, wearing the red jersey of China. She then felt the pure joy of playing, with the thunderous cheers from the packed stadium forever unforgettable.
One of her most unforgettable matches came in 2022, when China made a stunning 3-2 comeback against South Korea to reclaim the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after 16 years. It was the perfect high point and a year later, Zhao announced her retirement, closing an 18-year career.
After retiring from Team China in 2023, former goalkeeper Zhao Lina never truly walked away from the soccer field. Instead, she found a new mission — bringing soccer to children in China’s rural areas. Through her soccer charity program, Zhao plans to visit 100 remote schools, build fields, donate equipment, organize leagues and train local physical education teachers to coach. In the 10 months since her retirement, she has already helped build four soccer fields and deliver equipment to 40 schools.
Alongside her charity work, Zhao has also stepped into journalism. She served as a reporter for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“Life isn’t a straight line,” she reflects. “Even athletes have peaks and declines. But when the next rise comes — if you’ve prepared enough and give your all — you’ll surpass your last peak. That’s what life and soccer have taught me.”
24. How was Zhao Lina first chosen to be a goalkeeper
A．She was recognized for her natural talent.
B．She was encouraged by her father.
C．She was drawn to the position herself.
D．She was selected because of her height.
25. What is the goal of Zhao Lina’s charity work
A．To encourage more PE teachers to play soccer.
B．To improve the soccer conditions in rural areas.
C．To help soccer team of China win more matches.
D．To keep herself away from the soccer field.
26. How is the passage mainly organized
A．By comparing her early and later life.
B．By listing the challenges from her career.
C．By following the time order of her life.
D．By showing the procedures of her work.
27. Which saying best describes Zhao Lina’s story
A．Every ending leads to a new beginning.
B．Life begins at the end of comfort zone.
C．Time and tide wait for no man.
D．Failure is the mother of success.
C
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “dress for success” Perhaps it’s a no-brainer for you — wearing a nice suit so others will take you more seriously. But the truth is more complex (复杂的) and important. How we present ourselves doesn’t just change how others see us. It also changes how we see ourselves — and that can influence how we act.
A recent study shows this point well. When people believe that they look better, they act more kindly. They even donate twice as much to the poor as those who do not feel the same way. The researchers find that when people feel good about their appearance, they believe more people will notice them. This encourages them toward more generous (慷慨的) and helpful social behavior.
This new finding mirrors what scientists call the “halo effect”: it is common for people to believe that those who look good also have other positive qualities. In this way, they are more likely to be treated kindly or trusted. However, the new discovery is that this effect also works inwardly. When we feel we look good, we don’t just benefit from others’ positive opinions. We start to behave in ways that strengthen them. This change can begin early, as research shows even children are kinder to those who are “nice-looking”.
In short, our self-image and our generosity are closely connected. This can create a positive feedback loop (反馈循环): feeling good about our appearance builds up our confidence, which shapes our behavior in a positive way. In turn, the positive feedback from others strengthens our positive self-image. Therefore, dressing for success is not just about being seen by others. It is about becoming the kind of person who encourages kindness — both in yourself and in others.
28. Why does the author mention wearing a nice suit in Paragraph 1
A．To stress the importance of good behavior.
B．To show the features of a formal lifestyle.
C．To suggest a way of achieving success.
D．To lead to more effects of dressing well.
29. How does feeling good about appearance affect a person according to the study
A．It promotes kind social acts.
B．It improves job performance.
C．It shapes one’s character.
D．It causes self-centered behavior.
30. What is the new discovery about the “halo effect”
A．Its effect is self-directed.
B．Its power works on others.
C．Its basis is others’ kindness.
D．Its influence is always strong.
31. What is the best title for the passage
A．Dress for Confidence: Feel Good.
B．Dress for Confidence: Impress Others.
C．Dress for Success: Gain Respect.
D．Dress for Success: Encourage Kindness.
D
Besides its known benefits for mental health and connecting with nature, the hobby of birdwatching may have another surprising advantage: It can cause helpful physical changes in the human brain. A recent brain science study from McGill University shows that the deep mental effort needed for this activity has a real effect on our brain’s structure.
The research compared brain scans and thinking tests between expert birdwatchers, who could name hundreds of birds by sight and sound, and beginners. When doing bird identification (识别) tasks, the experts were not only faster and more correct, but their brains also showed much higher activity in specific areas. These areas are linked to advanced visual processing (seeing fine details), strong and focused attention (ignoring distractions), and working memory (holding and comparing information). Importantly, brain structure scans showed that these key areas were thicker and had better connections in the expert group.
These findings suggest that the specialized, demanding practice of birding — which needs quickly putting together small visual clues, sounds, and learned knowledge — does not just use the brain but actively strengthen and improve its wiring, like exercise builds muscle. This is important for brain health as we age. The study found that the normal loss of brain tissue and function with age was much less obvious in the expert birdwatchers. Researchers think that such long-term, complex mental activity helps build a “cognitive reserve (认知保护)”, making the brain stronger and better at dealing with damage over time.
“Our work shows that doing a challenging, skill-based hobby for life is linked to a protective effect for the brain,” explained lead scientist Dr. Robert Zatorre. The idea likely applies to other activities needing deep focus and learning, like playing music or learning a language. So, spending time watching and identifying birds is much more than a relaxing pastime. It is an active investment in long-term brain health, building a stronger and more agile mind that can better handle the natural changes that come with getting older.
32. What did the brain scans of expert birdwatchers show compared to beginners
A．Their brains were less active in some certain areas.
B．Their brains were smaller in size but more efficient.
C．They used different senses when identifying birds.
D．Their certain brain areas were better connected.
33. Why does the author mention “like exercise builds muscle” in paragraph 3
A．To explain how the brain strengthens by birdwatching.
B．To show how birdwatching benefits people’s muscles.
C．To prove that birdwatching is physically tiring.
D．To compare birdwatching with physical activities.
34. What does the underlined word “agile” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Sharp.
B．Anxious.
C．Strict.
D．Solid.
35. What is the best title for the text
A．What to Expect from Birdwatching.
B．Effective Ways of Keeping Brain Healthy.
C．How Birdwatching Reshapes the Brain.
D．Birdwatching — A Challenging Hobby.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Build a Slow-Down Routine
In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to relax and recharge is crucial for your mental and physical well-being. 36._______ Check out some ideas for how you can add healthy habits to your daily life.
Get outside
Spending time outside provides fresh air and vitamin D on those sunny days. So, whether that means taking the dog for a walk or eating outside with your family, find opportunities to spend some extra time outdoors. 37._______ Simply being outdoors has been proven to help boost our moods.
38._______ Technology has its benefits, but for many people, a break is welcome. If you have been on your laptop all day, take a break for at least an hour or two. Use this opportunity to engage in other hobbies you enjoy. Taking time away from our screens is proven to help decrease levels of stress and anxiety.
Spend time with loved ones
39._______ Be intentional with finding ways to connect with family and friends after a long day. This could mean planning a monthly dinner after work or getting together for a group event or exercise class you both enjoy.
Get quality sleep
The Sleep Foundation recommends at least 7 hours of quality sleep each night to feel fully recharged for the next day. Find some ways to create a healthy nighttime routine that can help you to relax for a good night’s sleep. 40._______ This will help you better cope with stressors that arise throughout the day.
A．Arrange breaks regularly.
B．Disconnect from technology.
C．It allows you to focus on what truly matters.
D．It lets you wake up feeling rested and recharged.
E．Spend more time on your favourite outdoor activities.
F．Connection is a great way to relax and recharge after a busy day.
G．Even when the weather changes, try to make time for outdoor activities.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last summer, I returned to my grandmother’s home in my childhood town. The woman who once moved with endless 41._______ now seemed aged, her steps carefully 42._______. Her hands, which had once worked with purpose, now shook while she held her tea. I saw the 43._______, yet it never weakened her role as our family’s heart. She had simply learned to move at a 44._______ pace (节奏).
One afternoon, I was 45._______ the roses in her garden, growing impatient with how much there was to do. I wanted to finish quickly. My grandmother’s eyes, 46._______, stayed on the flowers. “I used to rush through all this,” she said softly. “Now I find 47._______ in watching them grow, letting time 48._______ as it will.” Her voice held no regret, only peaceful 49._______, as if she had discovered a new way to love life.
In the following days, we shared 50._______ moments — small tasks and quiet talks. I had always 51._______ to finish things, but watching her, I saw a new way of being. Each moment was intentional; in her stillness lay a warmth I had never 52._______ before.
As I prepared to leave, she smiled. “Love isn’t always about 53._______ actions,” she said. “It’s in the little things — how plants 54._______, or how we sit together.” I finally understood: True love lies in the patience and 55._______ we give one another.
41. A．happiness B．energy C．courage D．expectation
42. A．challenged B．recorded C．measured D．observed
43. A．function B．trick C．course D．change
44. A．different B．strange C．familiar D．fixed
45. A．tending to B．showing up C．holding up D．pulling up
46. A．otherwise B．therefore C．moreover D．however
47. A．future B．distance C．comfort D．secret
48. A．pass B．pause C．predict D．interpret
49. A．excitement B．loneliness C．determination D．acceptance
50. A．fancy B．tense C．complex D．simple
51. A．refused B．rushed C．hesitated D．planned
52. A．believed B．appreciated C．noticed D．required
53. A．generous B．silent C．grand D．reliable
54. A．grow B．die C．change D．vary
55. A．promise B．presence C．hope D．wealth
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
56. A good example to illustrate this point is the discovery of qinghaosu in 1972, which was intended as _______ effective treatment for malaria.
57. Governors of Sichuan Province are preparing an application _______ (include) Sanxingdui Ruins on the World Cultural Heritage List.
58. The older people we respect are those who gain _______ (wise) after experiencing many difficulties in their lives.
59. When students have their phones on them, they will always want to check new messages during lessons, _______ (cause) them to lose concentration.
60. Some people hunt animals for food. Whale meat _______ (eat) in some parts of the world, such as Japan and Norway.
61. People tend to connect factories with pictures of clouds of dirty smoke and _______ (responsible) businessmen eager to make huge profits.
62. Plates moving underground can cause an earthquake, _______ is a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface.
63. My brother went to bed last night feeling upset and helpless, _______ all his homework unfinished and his desk in a mess.
64. Though seriously _______ (affect) by the sudden bad news, she tried her best to calm down and finish the work on time.
65. Picture yourselves _______ the hero in a Chinese martial-arts (武术) novel and there are two paths to improve your powers — zhengxiu and xiexiu. Which one will you choose
第四部分 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母或汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
66. The course provides students with wide v_______ of practical skills needed for future careers.
67. When we are getting along with others, sincerity is the secret _______ (秘诀) for winning true friendship.
68. The athlete suffered a serious i_______ during the match and had to give up the game completely.
69. The thick fog slowly lifted, and the beautiful mountain scenery began to r_______ itself in front of us.
70. As is often the case, attracting foreign investment is of great significance for a country’s _______ (经济) recovery.
71. It suddenly o_______ to me that I had left my key in the classroom when I was about to open the door.
72. According to the competition rules, participants are required to finish a given task within a(n) _______ (有限的) time.
73. I was too busy to cook last night, so I simply made a bowl of _______ (速食) noodles and ate it quickly.
74. The heat in summer was so u_______ that few people wanted to go out and walk in the sunlight.
75. _______ (示意) to the driver to stop, he stood by the road and waved his hands gently.
第五部分 写作
第一节 短文写作（满分15分）
76. 假设你是李华，你校英文报正在就“自然灾害的预防与应对”这一话题征文，请你以 How to Survive an Earthquake 为题写一篇短文，内容包括：
1．地震的日常预防；
2．地震发生时与灾后的自救。
注意：
1．写作词数 80 左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
How to Survive an Earthquake
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
77. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150个左右。
The annual marathon has long been the biggest and most beloved event in our small town. Every spring, crowds line the streets, bringing everyone together to celebrate courage and hard work. For as many years as I could remember, I had only ever stood on the sidelines, clapping and cheering as the runners passed by. I called myself a proud “couch potato” and had long believed that my own athletic days were firmly behind me. I was comfortable with my routine, never imagining I would ever join the runners myself.
But this year was different. My daughter, Lily, looked at me one evening and gently issued a challenge. “Just try the 5K, Dad,” she said softly. “It’s not the full marathon, and I’ll run right beside you the whole way.”
I hesitated at first, feeling both nervous and unconfident. Still, I reluctantly accepted her challenge, determined not to let her down. The training turned out to be far tougher than I had expected. My lungs burned with every deep breath, and my legs felt so heavy that they seemed like lead. There were countless early mornings when I woke up tired and sore, wanting only to roll over and quit. Yet every time, Lily was already waiting by the door, her shoes tied and her smile bright. Her quiet persistence and faith in me pushed me to keep going, one step at a time.
Finally, race day arrived. The atmosphere was electric, filled with excitement, music, and the murmur of the crowd. We started slowly and steadily, careful not to rush. At the 3-kilometer mark, a steep, unforgiving hill loomed directly ahead. Halfway up, my strength began to fail. My breath came in short, painful gasps, and I had to slow to a shaky walk. “Go on without me, Lily,” I wheezed. “Don’t let me slow you down.”
Lily stopped immediately and turned around to me.
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Side by side, we crossed the finish line together.
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参考答案
阅读理解
21.C 22.B 23.A 24.D 25.B 26.C 27.A 28.D 29.A 30.A 31.D 32.D 33.A 34.A 35.C
七选五
36.C 37.G 38.B 39.F 40.D
完形填空
41.B 42.C 43.D 44.A 45.A 46.D 47.C 48.A 49.D 50.D 51.B 52.B 53.C 54.A 55.B
语法填空
56.an shtur include 58.wisdom 59.causing 60.is eaten 61.irresponsible 62.which 63.with 64.affected 65.as
单词拼写
66.varieties 67.recipe 68.injury 69.reveal 70.economic 71.occurred 72.limited 73.instant 74.unbearable 75.Signalling/Signaling
写作参考范文
76 短文写作
How to Survive an Earthquake
Earthquakes are dangerous natural disasters. Here are some tips for us to keep safe.
Usually, we should learn basic earthquake knowledge and check safe exits in advance. When an earthquake happens, stay indoors and hide under strong tables. Don’t rush out. After the shaking stops, leave buildings calmly and stay away from tall walls.
Remember these rules and we can protect ourselves better.
77 读后续写
Lily stopped immediately and turned around to me. She shook her head firmly and encouraged me not to give up. She slowed down and walked alongside me, holding my arm gently. She told me we would take it step by step and rest for a while if needed. Her warm words gave me new strength. We kept moving forward slowly, ignoring the tiredness in our bodies.
Side by side, we crossed the finish line together. Loud cheers burst out from the crowd. Though exhausted, I felt proud and joyful. I never thought I could finish the race. This experience taught me that courage lies in sticking to the end. I also realized my daughter had become my strongest support. This special memory will stay in my heart forever.

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